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As the title states, I'm looking for recommendations for a good stiff sidewall tires for towing our toyhauler with a golf cart or side by side inside. Total weight is 8k+ lb fully loaded, may get a bigger one that will be 10k lb + fully loaded. 

 

Also looking for some suspension upgrade recommendations, either helper springs, an additional leaf spring added to the pack, or airbags. 

 

Ultimate goal is stiffening the rear end to help with squat and sway. I have a 2018 seirra denali with the 6.2, the magneride suspension seems to limit the modifications options. 

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11 hours ago, Reeseman44 said:

As the title states, I'm looking for recommendations for a good stiff sidewall tires for towing our toyhauler with a golf cart or side by side inside. Total weight is 8k+ lb fully loaded, may get a bigger one that will be 10k lb + fully loaded. 

 

Also looking for some suspension upgrade recommendations, either helper springs, an additional leaf spring added to the pack, or airbags. 

 

Ultimate goal is stiffening the rear end to help with squat and sway. I have a 2018 seirra denali with the 6.2, the magneride suspension seems to limit the modifications options. 

I installed Michelin Defenders LT tires as well as Firestone Air Bags on my 1500 to help when pulling my 7500 pound camper. 

 

The LT tires really helped end the side to side sway and the air bags helped stop the rear end bounce.  

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BFG All Terrain in load range E. I think properly adjusted weight distribution hitch is more valuable than air bags or helper springs. 

 

I don't consider myself to be in the "you need a 3/4 ton to tow anything" crowd but 10k just in the trailer will be pushing it. 

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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2500hd.  10k is overweight for a Denali, even the 8k is pushing it.  

 

I'd weigh your trailer now as well as its tongue weight before you start dropping $$$ on the truck.  

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3 hours ago, asilverblazer said:

BFG All Terrain in load range E. I think properly adjusted weight distribution hitch is more valuable than air bags or helper springs. 

 

I don't consider myself to be in the "you need a 3/4 ton to tow anything" crowd but 10k just in the trailer will be pushing it. 

I would suggest otherwise. The BFG All Terrian KO's are terrible for towing heavy weight because it's a very soft tire for half it's life. That is why they are a good tire in the wet, snow and offroad. The soft tire compound will just get chewed away when towing heavy loads and then the tire turns into a hockey puck after half tread.

 

I've sold many of these tires and still work in the tire industry and I highly recommend a different tire if you want to tow a lot. Prices on BFG and Michelin just took a big leap as well on September 1st, you'll find that some sizes are in the sticker shock category now.

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pokismoki Senior Enthusiast

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find a set of 2500 take offs on craigslist, mount those tires on your 1500 rims, 17-18" 3/4 ton tires are dirt cheap used with low milage and work  great, they also last an extrordinary long time. i have a set of 2500 takeoffs I still use today, bought them back in 2012.

 

 

here's an example https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/wto/d/riverside-2021-dodge-ram-wheels-and/7370118516.html

i usually see 17" tires new go for $400 a set

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I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 and pull a 5th wheel camper.  I installed Roadmaster Active Suspension and it made a huge difference.  They do not affect the ride when not towing.  They can also be removed in about 30 minutes if you are not going to be towing for a while, in the winter for instance.  I love them.

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